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Rare Pair of Jan Vaněk Sculptural Oak Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Modernism
A rare and striking pair of oak lounge chairs designed by renowned Czech architect and designer Jan Vaněk in the 1940s. These chairs embody the refined craftsmanship and modernist ethos characteristic of mid-century Czechoslovak design, blending functional rigor with sculptural elegance.
Crafted from solid oak, the frames showcase Vaněk's signature angular geometry and thoughtful construction. The arms are sharply faceted yet ergonomically inviting, while the legs taper gracefully, lending the chairs a poised stance. Their architectural silhouette is softened by the beautifully aged patina of the wood, which retains its original finish and showcases the grain’s rich depth.
The seats and backs feature newly restored black-and-white striped cotton webbing—a sympathetic update that honors the original material choice while offering fresh visual contrast and improved comfort. The vertical webbing not only complements the chairs' clean lines but also provides flexible support, enhancing their lounge-worthy appeal.
Jan Vaněk was a pivotal figure in early 20th-century Czechoslovak modernism, associated with the likes of Adolf Loos and the Bauhaus-influenced Czech avant-garde. His work—whether in interiors, furniture, or architectural design—emphasized utility, proportion, and craftsmanship. These chairs represent a compelling example of his approach: timeless, functional, and quietly expressive.
Ideal for a minimalist or modernist interior, this set offers a distinctive blend of vintage character and sculptural presence. Whether placed in a living space, reading nook, or gallery setting, they serve as both functional seating and collectible design objects.
Dimensions:
Height: 85 cm
Width: 58 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Seat Height: 40 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Frames restored; webbing professionally updated.
Provenance: Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Sold as a pair.
- Creator:Jan Vanek (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Bauhaus (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 77421stDibs: LU3696345277202
Jan Vanek
Elegance describes the designs of Jan Vanek.
Influenced by his family’s furniture company, Vandek studied woodworking. Following a stint in Germany, where he advanced his skills at established firms in Munich, Stuttgart and Heilbronn, he returned home to the former Czechoslovakia and took over the family business, which in 1920 became known as Spojené Uměleckoprůmyslové Závody, or UP Závody.
Vanek's early friendships and collaborations with architectural and design greats like Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Adolf Loos and others likely had much to do with his graceful style, best exemplified by his 1930s bentwood chairs, with the arabesque curves of their arms and legs conjoining to form open, dynamic loops.
True to Czech standards for uniformity, Vanek scarcely altered the design over decades of production, though he did gradually modernize his frames: His 1950s models are more angular, industrialized — and very definitely modern.
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